Add 20/9 and 8/4
1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 2 0/4
20/9 + 8/4 is 38/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
20/9 = 20 × 4/9 × 4 = 80/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
8/4 = 8 × 9/4 × 9 = 72/36 - Add the two like fractions:
80/36 + 72/36 = 80 + 72/36 = 152/36 - 152/36 simplified gives 38/9
- So, 20/9 + 8/4 = 38/9
In mixed form: 42/9
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